Event Parking

Parking is sold on a first-come, first-served basis the day of most events. Disabled parking is sold in designated areas. Check the Events Calendar to see what lots are available for a specific event. Not all events will have staffed parking assistance. If an event is not listed on the Events Calendar, see the visitor parking page for parking suggestions.

Badger football

Single game parking is available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the game only. Attendees wishing to purchase day-of parking may buy a ticket at the lot entrance from the lot attendant. See available lots and costs on the UW Football Game Day Parking Map. Check the lot addresses on the lot locations and hours page.

Vehicles parked illegally in UW-Madison lots used for football game day parking will be ticketed and towed to Lot 59 at the west end of the campus.

There is a “Bucky Shuttle” service available from certain campus lots (60 and 76), as well as other downtown locations. See the Athletics Shuttle Bus Service page for details, costs, and a route map.

Avoid traffic and ride your bike to the game! A free bike parking corral service is available on game days. See details on the bicycle page.

Badger volleyball

Single game parking is available for purchase from lots on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the game only. Check lot addresses on the lot locations and hours page.

If you have not purchased parking in advance from the event hosts, you can purchase visitor parking the day of an event, when available, in one of the campus parking ramps/garages.  Lot 83 (Fluno Center) or nearby Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson) are your two best options. All lot addresses can be found on the lot locations and hours page.

Visitor parking in these locations is “pay on exit”. Visitors pull a ticket on entry, which is time-stamped. Pay (based on the hourly fee) at a “pay on foot” station or at the exit lane column upon leaving.

The Kohl Center hosts many events, including Men and Women’s Basketball and Men’s Hockey. Parking is sold on a first-come, first-served basis the day of most events. Disabled parking is sold in designated areas. Check the Events Calendar to see what lots are available for a given event. Not all events will have staffed parking assistance. If an event is not listed on the Events Calendar, see the visitor parking page for parking suggestions.

Badger Men’s Basketball

Single game parking is available for purchase from lots with availability on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the game only. Patrons wishing to purchase day-of parking will pay the lot attendant as they enter the lot. See available lots and costs on the UW Men’s Basketball parking map (PDF).

Badger Women’s Basketball

Single game parking is available for purchase from lots with availability on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the game only. Patrons wishing to purchase day-of parking will pay the lot attendant as they enter the lot. See available lots and costs on the UW Women’s Basketball Parking Map (PDF).

Badger Men’s Hockey

Single game parking is available for purchase from lots with availability on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the game only. Patrons wishing to purchase single game parking will pay the lot attendant as they enter the lot. See available lots and costs on the UW Men’s Hockey Parking Map (PDF).

Refer to the Madison Metropolitan School District website for event details.

1. You can purchase parking in advance of any event by completing the value permit request form or by calling Special Events at (608) 262-8683. Please allow two weeks for processing.
2. You can purchase visitor parking the day of an event, when available, in one of the campus gated parking lots (garages/ramps).
   • Nearest campus ramps/garages to Memorial Union: Lot 6 (H.C. White Garage), Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage), Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp), and Lot 83 (Fluno Center Garage).
   • Nearest to Union South: Lot 17 (Engineering Drive Ramp), Lot 20 (University Avenue Ramp), Lot 80 (Union South Garage), Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage), and Lot 29 (N. Park Street Ramp).

   All lot addresses can be found on the lot locations and hours page. If Special Events is staffing the any of these lots, there may be an event parking fee you pay at the entrance. If there’s not a staffed event, visitor parking in these locations is “pay on exit”. Visitors pull a time-stamped ticket on entry and pay (based on the hourly fee) at a “pay on foot” station or at the exit lane column upon leaving.

School of Music events

Events are primarily held in Music Hall, Hamel Music Center, or the Humanities Building (Mills and Morphy Concert Halls).

You can purchase visitor parking the day of an event, when available, in one of the campus gated parking lots (garages/ramps). These include Lot 6 (H.C. White Garage), Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage), Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp), and Lot 83 (Fluno Center Garage). Live gated lot visitor parking availability

If Special Events is staffing the any of these lots, there may be an event parking fee you pay at the entrance. If there is not a staffed event, visitor parking in these locations is “pay on exit”. Visitors pull a time-stamped ticket on entry and pay (based on the hourly fee) at a “pay on foot” station or at the exit lane column upon leaving.

Some nearby surface lot options are free after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends: Lot 45, 54, 56, 61, and 86. Be sure to check the Events Calendar to see if the lots will be used for special event parking–if they are, they may be unavailable for parking or require a parking fee.

All lot addresses can be found on the lot locations and hours page and parking maps on the campus maps page.

See the School of Music website for more details, including performance dates and tickets.

Department of Theatre and Drama events

Events are held in Vilas Hall (Mitchell and Hemsley Theatres) and Union South. See the section above for Union South parking recommendations.

You can purchase visitor parking the day of an event, when available, in one of the campus gated parking lots (garages/ramps). These include Lot 6 (H.C. White Garage), Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage), Lot 29 (N. Park Street Ramp), Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp), and Lot 83 (Fluno Center Garage). Live gated lot visitor parking availability

If Special Events is staffing any of these lots, there may be an event parking fee you pay at the entrance. If there is not a staffed event, visitor parking in these locations is “pay on exit”. Visitors pull a time-stamped ticket on entry and pay (based on the hourly fee) at a “pay on foot” station or at the exit lane column upon leaving.

Some nearby surface lot options are free after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends: Lot 45, 54, 56, 61, and 86. Be sure to check the Events Calendar to see if the lots will be used for special event parking–if they are, they may be unavailable for parking or require a parking fee.

All lot addresses can be found on the lot locations and hours page and parking maps on the campus maps page.

See the Department of Theatre and Drama website for more details, including performance dates and tickets.

UW Dance events

Events are primarily held in Lathrop Hall’s H’Doubler Performance Space.

You can purchase visitor parking the day of an event, when available, in one of the campus gated parking lots (garages/ramps). These include Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage), Lot 20 (University Avenue Ramp), Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp), Lot 80 (Union South Garage), and Lot 83 (Fluno Center Garage). Live gated lot visitor parking availability

If Special Events is staffing the any of these lots, there may be an event parking fee you pay at the entrance. If there is not a staffed event, visitor parking in these locations is “pay on exit”. Visitors pull a time-stamped ticket on entry and pay (based on the hourly fee) at a “pay on foot” station or at the exit lane column upon leaving.

Some nearby surface lot options are free after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends: Lot 45, 54, 56, 61, and 86. Be sure to check the Events Calendar to see if the lots will be used for special event parking–if they are, they may be unavailable for parking or require a parking fee.

All lot addresses can be found on the lot locations and hours page and parking maps on the campus maps page.

See the UW Dance website for more details, including performance dates and tickets.

Nielsen Tennis Stadium or Goodman Softball Complex events (Tennis, Softball)

During the week before 4:30 p.m., parking is very limited on campus. Depending on the event, we may be selling parking on a first-come, first-served basis in designated lots. Accessible (disabled) parking is very limited and is sold in designated areas. Vehicles with disabled hang-tags or plates may park for free in timed parking stalls greater than 25 minutes if any are available at that time. To see which lots are available for event parking, please see the Events Calendar.

If we are not selling at the lot entrance and it is business hours, stop by Room 124 of the WARF Building (610 Walnut Street) to purchase a permit from our front desk staff.

Weekdays after 4:30 p.m. and all day on weekends, free parking is available in Lot 60 and 82 unless Special Events is staffing the lot entrances.

Natatorium events (Swimming, RecWell events)

During the week before 4:30 p.m., parking is very limited on campus. Depending on the event, we may be selling parking on a first-come, first-served basis in Lot 67. Accessible parking is limited. There are a few marked disabled stalls in lots 57, where vehicles with disabled hang-tags or plates may park for free in timed parking stalls with a time limit greater than 25 minutes if any are available at that time. There are also disabled stalls in Lot 67, but visitors must pull a ticket and pay for time parked and/or pay the special event fee.

To see which lots are available for event parking, please see the Events Calendar.

If parking is not being sold at the lot entrance, stop by Room 124 of the WARF Building (610 Walnut Street) to purchase a permit from our front desk staff.

Weekdays after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends, free parking is available in Lot 59 and 39 unless Special Events is staffing the lot entrance. During weekends, free parking (pull a ticket, but no charge at exit) is available in Lot 36 and 67 unless Special Events is staffing the lot entrance.

For each University Residence Hall, there are multiple options for parking after unloading during move-in/move-out. Options include two-hour parking, hourly ramp/garage parking, side streets near campus and more. For more information, visit the UW Housing website.

All parking arrangements for Commencement are managed through the Chancellor’s Office. Please refer to the official Commencement website for parking details and shuttle maps.

The privilege of hosting the WIAA tournaments on campus is a partnership between UW Athletics, the City of Madison, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and UW-Madison Transportation Services. It brings high school students, athletes, parents and visitors from every corner of the state to the city of Madison and the University of Wisconsin.

Parking on campus is a limited commodity, but visitor parking spaces (including accessible stalls) in event-specific lots are available for $10 on a first-come, first-served basis. Shuttle service may be available to/from the Alliant Energy Center; see the WIAA website for specific tournament parking details.

• WIAA Girls Tennis
  • Individual State
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• WIAA Girls Swimming & Diving

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  • Individual Wrestling
  • Team Wrestling

• WIAA Boys Basketball

• WIAA Boys Tennis
  • Individual State
  • Team Tennis

• WIAA Girls Softball